There are 3 ways to get from Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Yudanaka to Naganotrain [161115] Ltd. Exp. Snow Monkey / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to Komorotrain [161689] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
3h 3m¥2,673–3,147Drive 87 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Stationcar 87 km
1h 24m¥1,508–2,178Bus
- Take the bus from Michi-no-eki Yamanouchi to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus Shiga Kogen
- Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）bus 草津温泉～西吾妻病院～軽井沢 / ...
4h 23m¥4,400–6,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Station is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Station is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Station. However, there are services departing from Michi-no-eki Yamanouchi and arriving at 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） via 草津温泉. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Station. However, there are services departing from Yudanaka and arriving at Karuizawa via Nagano and Komoro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Yamanouchi and Karuizawa Station is 108 km. The road distance is 87 km.
The best way to get from Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3200.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Station, including transfers.
Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Station bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Michi-no-eki Yamanouchi station.
Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Station train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), depart from Yudanaka station.
The best way to get from Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Station is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Yamanouchi, Nagano, Japan and Karuizawa Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Yudanaka to Karuizawa via Nagano and Komoro in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Michi-no-eki Yamanouchi to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） via 草津温泉 in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
Train from Yudanaka to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Nagano to Komoro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Michi-no-eki Yamanouchi to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Website
- Kusakaru Kotsu
Bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,600
- Schedules at
- Kusakaru Kotsu
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More Questions & Answers
Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Station bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal station.
Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Station train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Station is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Yamanouchi to Karuizawa Station.
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